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Located on the pristine waters of Charlotte Harbor is Port Charlotte, Florida. Just north of Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. Minutes away from Englewood beach and in close driving distance to both Sarasota and Fort Myers, Port Charlotte Fla is quite literally the perfect centrally located town on Florida’s Gulf Coast. With a population of roughly 50,000, Port Charlotte is still growing, however residents here enjoy a slower paced way of life. The median age of Port Charlotte’s residents is 49, making this an ideal setting for retirees, young families and winter residents alike.
Besides being in one of the best locations in the state, Port Charlotte also has a fabulous market for real estate. Still a fairly new town, most of the homes here are also either brand new or relatively new, many of which are on waterfront properties with lush tropical landscaping. Saltwater canals also run throughout most of the city, making waterfront homes abundant. These canals lead you to Charlotte Harbor and from there, the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Port Charlotte is a planned community and for the most part is mainly residential. Homes here are still fairly priced and offer some of the best bang for your real estate buck on the west coast. However, in the last few years property values have doubled and almost tripled in some areas, making this a great location for your next investment property.
Port Charlotte itself is still a growing community, but it has all of the amenities of big city living like a baseball field, shopping mall and other fine dining and shopping opportunities. It is said that, contrary to popular belief, American history as we know it began in Charlotte County. Way before the pilgrims ever landed on Plymouth Rock, explorer Ponce de Leon was said to have landed in Charlotte Harbor and started a colony around 1521. They even got so far as to build a church and a fort, but six weeks after they landed, they were attacked by Calusa Indians. Ponce de Leon was struck in the leg by an arrow during the attack and gangrene set into his wound. Ponce de Leon and his men fled to Havana where he later died due to his wound. While there is no archeological proof of this happening as of yet, this theory is recognized by historians as being the true beginnings of America. Today, nothing is left of Ponce de Leon in Port Charlotte, though its pristine beaches and wildlife probably look similar to what he saw here 500 years ago.
One of the reasons people love living in Port Charlotte Florida is the relaxed waterfront atmosphere. Residents love to spend their leisurely evenings sipping tropical drinks on the waterfront or catching a colorful Southwest Florida sunset. Adventure lovers enjoy living in Port Charlotte as well because here, boating and sport fishing is a breeze. Most residents never have to leave Port Charlotte for great dining, shopping, entertainment, schools, hospitals, houses of worship and more. Catch a great concert at the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and enjoy the Charlotte County Fair which comes around every February. However, nearby Sarasota and Fort Myers has everything else you could possibly need from airports to museums, attractions, more dining and shopping, sports games, cultural events and more. Port Charlotte is also in close proximity to I-75, making trips to Tampa and Orlando fast and easy. Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens and Sea World are all easy day trips from Port Charlotte and are the perfect solution for fun the next time the grandkids are in town.
But what about the beach? For a relaxing waterfront atmosphere, locals like to visit the Port Charlotte Beach and Pier. This beach sits at the mouth of the Peace River and is a great location for picnics. There is also a fishing pier in nearby Alligator Harbor with tennis courts, a playground and even a public pool. While Port Charlotte is lacking in good public beach access, nearby Englewood Beach has everything that you could want in a beach and more. Only a 20 minute drive from Port Charlotte, Englewood Beach is a popular destination and is a great beach for swimming, sunning and playing. They offer boardwalks, bathrooms, picnic areas, sea craft rentals, volleyball nets and more. You can spend an entire day there shelling, relaxing or catching some waves jet skiing, snorkeling, canoeing, boating, fishing, diving or parasailing. Fort Myers to the south also has some of the best beaches around, such as Sanibel Beach, accessible via boat or I-75. Beautiful Siesta Key beach in Sarasota is also only a short 20 minute drive away.
Port Charlotte residents also enjoy beautiful weather year-round, making it possible for you to enjoy outdoor activities virtually whenever you want. Jogging, walking, golf, tennis, bird watching, gardening and more are possible almost any time in Southwest Florida. There are a number of parks with basketball and tennis courts throughout Port Charlotte, as well as at least seven golf courses, with even more in Fort Myers and Sarasota. In fact, the Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda area is known for their wide variety of golf courses and is a golf lovers dream come true.
Besides being a great golfing community, Port Charlotte FL is also a boater’s paradise. With miles of waterfront property, finding a Port Charlotte home with boating access is easy. Imagine being able to have your boat or vessel right in your back yard with quick access to Charlotte Harbor and the wide expanse of the Gulf of Mexico! Fishermen also feel right at home in Port Charlotte, with easy access to the Gulf, teeming with great game fish like tarpon, snapper and grouper. Adventure seekers can also visit some of Southwest Florida’s beautiful barrier islands via boat quickly from Port Charlotte Fla. Maroon yourself on one of these stunning tropical islands like Boca Grande and the Gasparilla Barrier Islands. This island chain is known as “The Tarpon Capital of the World” and is a great destination for adventure fishing trips.
Whether you are looking for a single family home, private luxury estate, gated community home or condominium, Port Charlotte has just what you’ve been looking for. Gated golf course communities such as Riverwood and Bobcat Trail offer reasonably priced carriage homes with all the amenities you would expect such as an 18-hole golf course, pools, playgrounds, fitness center, clubhouse, tennis courts and more. Contact us below to buy or sell that perfect piece of Port Charlotte Florida Real Estate. Port Charlotte Realty is a terrific investment and finding a good Port Charlotte Realtor is one of the most important steps to take, give us a call or email today and we can get started!
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